Atchison Co. Historical Society Museum
This museum in the restored Santa Fe Depot traces the history of Atchison County. Exhibits highlight Atchison’s transition from a bend in the Missouri River to a busy commercial center for steamboats, westward-bound wagon trains and the railroads.
Its main display features a collection of personal effects belonging to Earhart and the Otis/Chaliss families.
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Donations Appreciated
- Hours
- Open Daily, except Major Holidays
- Address
- 200 S. 10th (in the Depot)
- Phone
- 913-367-6238
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.atchisonhistory.org
- Map
- Get Directions →
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